Rory McIlroy receives special welcome at Truist | Golf News

Rory McIlroy returned to particular person competitors this week for the first time since he landed a profession grand slam by profitable the Masters, and he was warmly welcomed with celebratory cupcakes forward of the Truist Championship.

Since his success at Augusta, the Northern Irishman took half in the Zurich Classic with Shane Lowry, but the pair have been unable to mark his comeback with victory – with Andrew Novak and Benjamin Griffin touchdown the spoils.

McIlroy might be hoping to bounce back to kind when he bids to defend his newly-named Truist Championship – beforehand Wells Fargo – crown. He has received the competitors 4 occasions beforehand, with all of those successes coming at Quail Hollow.

However, with the venue internet hosting the PGA Championship next week, this yr’s renewal will happen at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course – and he was greeted with a celebratory cupcakes forward of the competitors.

The Sky Sports Monthly Breakfast put up a unfold of desserts piped with inexperienced icing and embellished with small photos of McIlroy celebrating at Augusta.

The accompanying signal learn: “On Sunday 13th April, Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters. The day was a tense, emotional rollercoaster as Rory lost the lead, regained it, and then missed a putt to go to a playoff with Justin Rose.

“A birdie on the first additional gap secured the Green Jacket and ended 11 years of Major harm. He’s now only the sixth participant in historical past to win all 4 majors.” McIlroy shared a photo of the cupcake display, captioning the post: “Cupcakes for breakfast… with my face on them.”

The Masters victor also received an individual present of his own upon arriving at the course, receiving a birthday chocolate cake. He posted a snap of the present on his Instagram story, showing the piped icing which read: “Happy Birthday Rory’. He captioned the post: “Thanks @truistchampionship.”

Speaking forward of the competitors, he stated: “Good to be here. First week, I guess, as an individual coming back and playing over the last few weeks.

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“I’m excited to get back to being a golfer. It’s nothing but constructive vibes going in there next week with what occurred a few weeks in the past and then with my historical past there and how nicely I’ve performed at (Quail Hollow).

“I probably won’t be quite as on edge as I have been for the last few years when I’ve been at major championships. It’s nice to get back into the routine again,” McIlroy stated, “and get back to what I know how to do.”